If you upgrade your legacy network (based on wireless b/g router) to a newer wireless N600 such as Linksys E3200 N600 or the maximum speed Linksys E4200 N750, you should upgrade your USB wireless network adapter for maximum data rate transfer. Both Linksys routers are simultaneous dual band wireless routers deliver high speed up to 600Mbps and 750Mbps total bandwidth.

Linksys introduces various models of wireless USB adapter to support its lines of high performance wireless routers such as Linksys AE1000 and AE2500 wireless dual band USB adapters. With dual band network, it is a good idea to upgrade your adapter with dual band to let you select the best band available for optimum throughput.

Linksys also ships various models of wireless USB adapter with single band (2.4GHz) with cheaper price. Single band adapter can connect to any types of wireless routers including new version of Linksys E series including E1000, E1200, E2500 N600 and other various models of N300, N600 and N750 wireless dual band routers.

Linksys AE2500

The Linksys AE2500 is a dual band selectable wireless USB adapter to reach up to 300Mbps speed, ideal for streaming video and multiplayer gaming.

Main features:

• Support selectable dual band (2.4 or 5GHz) with two internal antennas MIMO technology
• Maximum speed up to 300Mbps each band
• Optimized for streaming video and gaming experiences
• Include Cisco Connect Software for easy installation
• Support WPA/WPA2

The lower version of this adapter is the AE1500 single band with speed the same up to 300Mbps, two internal antennas and includes extension cable and base.

Click here for spec details Linksys AE2500 dual band USB adapter.

Linksys AE1000

you think that the AE2500 is the higher version of AE1000, yes it is. But I don’t think there are any significant differences except that the AE1000 includes extension cable and base.

Main features:

• Support selectable dual band and is also embedded with built-in two internal MIMO antennas
• Speed can reach up to 300Mbps, ideal speed for streaming video and gaming
• Security is WPA/WPA2 wireless encryption
• Includes extension cable and stand base for easy placement in your table or higher place for better signal reception

What if you require long range wireless USB adapter? you may consider new Amped UA600EX high power 600mw professional USB adapter. This is typically deployed in marine projects or mining industries.

Click here for Linksys AE1000 spec details.

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